Calen Fretts
Calen Fretts was a 2012 Libertarian candidate seeking election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Florida.[1] He was defeated in the general election by incumbent Jeff Miller.[2]
Biography
Fretts was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Courtland, Virginia. He earned his Bachelor's degree in computer science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).[3]
Fretts is a web developer. He has worked in entrepreneurial web programming and as an IT Specialist with the Virginia Department of Transportation. He also co-founded a web development company in Atlanta, Georgia, where he served as the IT Director and adviser.[3]
Fretts also served as the Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party of Okaloosa County.[3]
Elections
2012
Fretts ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 1st District. Fretts sought the nomination on the Libertarian ticket.[4] Candidates wishing to run were required to file by the signature filing deadline of June 8, 2012. The primary elections were held on August 14, 2012. He was defeated in the general election by incumbent Jeff Miller.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jeff Miller Incumbent |
69.6% | 238,440 | |
| Democratic | James Bryan | 27.1% | 92,961 | |
| Libertarian | Calen Fretts | 3.3% | 11,176 | |
| Write-In | William Drummond II | 0% | 17 | |
| Total Votes | 342,594 | |||
| Source: Florida Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
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Personal
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Fretts is married.[3]
Recent news
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Footnotes
- ↑ Fretts for Congress: "Home," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Fretts for Congress: "About," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ The Gulf Coast Post, ""Libertarian announces candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives" accessed February 13, 2012
- ↑ ABC News, "2012 General Election Results," accessed November 6, 2012
